Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog

Polish-born Irish rabbi and author

Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog - Polish-born Irish rabbi and author
Born

1888
137 years ago

Died

July 25th, 1959
66 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Ireland

Links & References

Born in Poland, one of the prominent rabbis of the 20th century served as the Chief Rabbi of Ireland and later as the Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine. Advocated for Jewish education and community building in Ireland and Palestine. Wrote extensively on Jewish law, philosophy, and ethics, contributing to the understanding of Judaism in modern contexts. He played a significant role in the establishment of institutions that supported Jewish life in Palestine, particularly during the tumultuous periods leading up to the statehood of Israel.

Served as Chief Rabbi of Ireland

Served as Chief Rabbi of Mandatory Palestine

Authored important works on Jewish law and ethics

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